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William Green EDLD 5352

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Educator Preparation and Development

Education Preparation and development within technology is important for the future of our students. With the vast changes in technology, it is important that educators stay ahead of the game with ongoing professional development or continuing education. The technology standards are now required of all beginning teachers. It is very important that the veteran teachers make it their responsibility to stay up to date with these standards. I feel that the progress within our district is great because we have the infrastructure to be very successful. I do know that is not the case in all schools across the state and nation mainly due to the funding. It is important that all schools have the same opportunity as everyone else. I would have to say the trend toward technology is to provide as many tools as possible to the kids and they will learn. I think this is a trend that is not only found within our district but across the state and nation as well. If you give the kids the opportunity to learn and be successful they as a whole will take full advantage of this and get the job done. I would have to say if there was one concern for me in the area of technology, it would be making sure the educators have the knowledge to pass on to the students. We have to improve in this area so that all students have ample opportunity to be successful. The bottom line is that the students will be successful in the future of technology as long as we provide them the opportunities that they need to reach not only their goals but our goals as well.

Spiraling Curriculum

A spiraling curriculum gives the kids a better chance by showing the kids new ideas over and over again. Instead of going over something one time and expecting kids to know it, this particular curriculum gives them a chance to learn it in a variety of ways. It is important to know that not all kids learn the same way so sometimes it is important to provide the information in a variety of ways so that all kids can learn. The TEKS are the required skills that all students need to master while in school. The TEKS follow this spiraling curriculum. When kids start elementary school they begin to learn new ideas throughout school. They build on objectives each year, they will repeat an objective and then build on it. This is a process that is ongoing throughout school until they have mastered all objectives. It is neat to see how kids can take something in elementary school and build on it throughout high school until they reach the results that not only they are looking for, but also the school district.

Pre-K Technology Application TEKS for Texas

It is amazing how much more advance our children are with technology at such an early age. The Technology Applications for students as early as Pre-K are amazing and hard to believe what they can learn. Pre-K students should be able to navigate through software programs and follow basic oral or visual cues for operating systems and listen to storybooks and information texts in electronic forms. These learning experiences should allow the students to improve vocabulary through audio, video, and graphics. The students will learn to use a variety of computer input devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, voice/sound recorder, touch screen, and CD-ROM. The child will definitely find it interesting to use the built in CD player to listen to songs and will be able to create writings and drawings using software. The best thing is how the child can learn new information through the interaction with technology. It is important that the students begin to learn these basics at such an early age so that they can begin to build on it through elementary and be proficient with technology by the time they finish middle school. What they learn as a Pre-K student is an important step. As they begin their schooling, they will be able to take that information and become more and more knowledgeable of the technology world as they move through school. The mastering of these skills will allow the students to improve from year to year and be well-rounded student of technology when they are ready to graduate.

Technology Long Range Plan for the State of Texas

The analysis of the Long-Range Plan for Technology gives you a good idea of what is in store for students now and in the future. It provides a vision that is easy to follow and explains what is expected to be accomplished by 2020. The need for the change is evident with the growth that we are facing and the way society is gearing toward the importance of technology. It is important that we meet these challenges head on. We must gear our efforts toward the 21st century learner. We have to prepare our students today for what they will face in the near future once they are in the real world. The great thing about the growth is the fact that teachers’ skills with technology are becoming better and they are excited about learning new things that they can use and they can provide for the students. This also allows for better communication with the parents. The main job we have as an educator is to make sure all kids learn. Kids come from many different backgrounds and may not all learn the same as others. We have got to find the best ways to reach students and make sure we don’t leave anyone lagging behind. The key cog in this Long-Range Plan is that the educators have the support of the administrators to get this done. The leadership is important to make sure the campuses have the infrastructure for technology to get the job done. Without the correct tools for technology, the plan will not work. A lot of planning went into this plan and the needs for technology are very evident. The hope is that everyone will do their part to make sure that this Long-Range plan is met by the year 2020.

Technology Assessment

Sometimes it is important to find out how much you know within a particular area. Technology is an important part of our present and future. That is why finding out how much you might know about technology is important. Therefore, the use of assessments are very important. The assessments that were provided allowed a person to have a much better understanding of where they may stand with regard to today’s technology standards. The Technology Applications Inventory assessment allowed you to see how much knowledge you had of technology. The SETDA Building Survey assessment wanted to see how much access your school has to technology. I feel that I have a good base of knowledge of technology and can help students along. My strengths would be the fact that I am willing to learn all areas associated with technology and feel that I have a gift of helping motivate students along through new learning experiences. My weaknesses would have to be the fact that I am quite a ways behind the newest technology and feel it would take a while to feel comfortable enough to lend my knowledge to students. I guess it would definitely be a “learn as you go” situation. I feel that today’s kids learn so much by teaching themselves that they have a good idea of technology even before they begin to learn in school. I honestly believe that a majority of the time when it comes to technology the students know more than the teacher. This is why it is important for teachers to find out their weaknesses and get busy learning to stay ahead of the game. I feel that the assessments, like the ones mentioned above, are great ways to see where you stand as a teacher. It allows a person to see where they are strong but also where they are weak and where they need to concentrate.